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US Steel Plans $1.9B Facility to Feed Its Arkansas Works

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 11:39
The facility at the Big River Steel Works in Osceola will supply an intermediate product known as direct reduced iron to the site’s existing electric arc furnaces.

Bot Auto Executes Fully Autonomous Freight Shipment in Texas

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 10:34
Bot Auto completed its first over-the-road longhaul commercial shipment without a human in the cab or remote operator, the autonomous truck technology firm said.

Cargo Thefts Decline, but Global Players Deploy New Tactics

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 10:29
Overall supply chain crime activity declined 5.3% to 767 total events. That marked a 12.2% decrease from the fourth quarter.

Used Truck Sales Rise 10% in March, Miss Seasonal Forecast

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 10:29
ACT Research reported that sales increased 10.2% to 24,900 units from 22,600 the prior year. Sales were also 9.8% above the 22,700 units in February.

California Clears Way for Heavy-Duty Autonomous Trucks

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 10:00
Autonomous truck developers gained a new regulatory pathway in California as the state adopted updated rules governing self-driving vehicles.

Caterpillar Posts Strong Q1 on Construction and Power Growth

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 09:11
Caterpillar’s shares more than doubled over the past year on demand for energy equipment to power data centers.

Oil Prices Dip but Remain Well Over $100 a Barrel

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 09:07
Brent crude got as high as $114.70 for a barrel to be delivered in July. It then regressed to $108.64, down 1.6%.

Freight Policy Priorities Advance Despite DHS Stalemate

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 09:03
Congressional leaders are aiming to resolve an ongoing funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security as stakeholders promote their policy priorities.

Key Inflation Gauge Jumps to Highest Level in 3 Years

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 08:35
A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared. Compared with a year ago, prices rose 3.5%, the biggest increase in almost three years.

EPA Chief Zeldin Defends Trump’s Budget Plan

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 08:34
Earlier this year, the Trump administration rescinded the EPA’s endangerment finding, marking its most significant climate policy rollback to date.

GDP Grows 2% in Q1, Recovering From Federal Shutdown

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 08:17
Growth in consumer spending, which accounts for 70% of U.S. economic activity, slowed to 1.6% in the first quarter from 1.9% at the end of 2025.

Union Pacific Says Merger Would Cut Shipping Costs by $3.5B

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 07:55
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say their proposed merger would save shippers $3.5 billion annually in an amended merger application filed April 30.

Ford Lifts Full-Year Profit Outlook After Strong Q1

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 07:00
Ford boosted its full-year profit outlook on strong demand for high-margin pickups and SUVs while warning that a rise in commodity costs will weigh on earnings. 

Amazon Profit Climbs to $30 Billion in First Quarter

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 15:40
Amazon on April 29 reported a strong increase in profit and net sales during the first quarter, helped by surging growth in its prominent cloud computing unit.

Oil Jumps to Highest Level Since June 2022 as War Continues

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 15:07
Oil surged to the highest since June 2022, with no end in sight to the U.S.-Iran conflict or choked-off energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

ODFL Reports Improving Q1 Demand Despite Top-Line Decline

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 14:25
Old Dominion Freight Line saw demand for its services improve during Q1 despite a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings, the company reported April 29.

Hanwha Pledges Canadian Auto Partnerships in Submarine Bid

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 14:03
The Hanwha Group said it will partner with Canadian auto parts firms to make armored vehicles if it wins a contract to build a submarine fleet for Canada.

Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged as Divide Deepens on Policy Path

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 13:30
Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged but revealed a deepening division over the outlook for policy amid increased uncertainty.

PCS Adds DAT One Load Board to Cortex

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 13:21
“Speed matters in a tight freight market — but carriers who win aren’t just moving fast, they’re moving smart,” said Mark Hill, CEO of PCS Software.

CN Railway Shares Post Biggest Drop Since 2021

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 13:15
Shares of Canadian National Railway slumped the most in more than four years after revenue came in below expectations in the first quarter.

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